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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Rostrum | Chapter 10, Shopwindows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?
(a) Talk with Bruno.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Read the paper.
(d) Play his drum.

2. Oskar tells the story of his grandfather to Bruno. Bruno thinks Oskar's grandfather is dead and describes the death as...?
(a) Understandable.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Unfair.

3. Why doesn't Greff want Oskar to play with the books?
(a) He thinks Oskar will only rip them up.
(b) He does not want Oskar to learn.
(c) They were of a sexual nature.
(d) They cost over 6 gulden.

4. When Oskar's first drum breaks and his parents think he might be cut by it, what do his parents use to try to bribe him into giving up his drum?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A new drum.
(c) A visit to the zoo.
(d) Chocolate.

5. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Drums.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Guitar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Matzerath leaves the cellar door open and Oskar finds it, what does Oskar feel the cellar is demanding of him?

2. What is the name of the beach Oskar, his mother, Jan Bronski, and Matzerath go to on Sundays?

3. What circus character does Oskar feel drawn to?

4. Oskar spends much of his time alone, drumming up and down the steps of his apartment building. How many steps does Oskar's building have?

5. What does Oskar think is the most remarkable thing grownups ever produced?

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